General Features:
- In-Dash CD, MP3, WMA Receiver with Built-In HD Radio Tuner, USB and Front Aux Inputs, and Remote
- iPod USB direct connectivity via your standard iPod-to-USB connection cable allows you to charge, control, and playback your iPod through the receiver and stereo system.
- New 2-way control capability allows your iPod playback features (play/pause/browse/etc) to be controlled via your car stereo controls or the iPod itself. Previous stereos only allowed control through the stereo when the iPod was connected.*
- Detachable face
- Variable display colors
- Wireless remote control included
- Variable button lighting
- Power Output:
- Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
- RMS: 20 watts x 4 channels
- CD Text Display
- MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
- 2-year Manufacturer's warranty
Playback and Audio Features:
- Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and WMA
- DiAS II (Digital Intelligent Advanced Tuner) tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
- iEQ (7-band graphic equalizer)
- Advanced digital-to-analog converter
Expandability Options:
- 2 Sets of 5V preamp outputs (front and rear/subwoofer)
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready: A subscription is required for service as well as purchase of either the JVC SIRIUS Satellite Radio Package
- Built-in HD Radio with tagging feature
- iPod/iPhone Ready: USB-to-iPod cable will work with most iPods. The JVC KS-PD100 iPod adapter is required for a limited number of older iPods, please view the JVC compatibility list to see if your iPod will require the KS-PD100.
- Bluetooth Ready: JVC KS-BTA200 Bluetooth Adapter Required
- Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
- Rear auxiliary input: Optional with separate adapter
- Front-panel USB Input
- Steering wheel remote control ready: The PAC SWI-JACKv1 is required and sold separately
- CD Changer controls (compatible with the JVC CH-X1500 CD/MP3 changer)
Key Features:
- Dimmer
- Clock display
- Source level
*iPod 2-way Control Capabilities:
All iPods, including the iPhones and iPod Touch, will allow 2-way control mode when connected via USB-to-iPod cable, except for the following iPods:
- 1G iPod Nano: Does not function properly in iPod mode when using 2-Way iPod control. There is no problem in head-unit mode.
- 5G iPod: Does not function properly in iPod mode when using 2-Way iPod control. There is no problem in head-unit mode.
- iPod Nano 2G: In order for the iPod to function properly, the iPod software must be updated. Version 1.1.3 and up should function properly.
- Any iPod connected through the KS-PD100 will not allow 2-way controls and can only be controlled through the stereo once connected.
Any iPods/iPhones released after February 3, 2009 have not been tested by the manufacturer and/or Sonic Electronix for compatibility. Therefore we do not guarantee compatibility in regards to, but not limited to: playback, video, charging, and response time.
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| (previous model, replaced by JVC Arsenal KD-AHD59) |
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Average Customer Rating is 5.0 out of 5 stars:
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Average Attributes Rating:
| Durability | | 4.8 |
| Value | | 4.8 |
| Features | | 5.0 |
| Design | | 4.6 |
| Usability | | 3.6 |
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Folk U from Omaha, NE
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I have own one of those KD-AHD59 and let me tell you. You'll never going to get enough of the music if you get one of those, best HD radio let you hook up with other futures too. Such as the Bluetooth. Even let you hook up amp to the subwoofers with 5.0 Volts of output. This is the greatest so far for the price.
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Offers great features for the price. The ability to change the display color is fantastic! The JVC Arsenal looks like it was made for my VW. I selected a shade of blue that matches my dash illumination perfectly!
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Jeremy from Ghent, KY
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This radio is great for the money, i couldn't find a better one everything about it is a pro only con is it takes a little while to get use to the controls and they could be annoying to some but other then that its perfect.
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Josh from Provo, UT
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I bought this head unit about 6 months ago and have been nothing less than absolutely impressed by it. I spent a good deal of time researching and comparing different models before I finally decided on this one as well. For the money you pay, it is definitely worth it. I had sort of just decided to try out the whole HD radio thing as listening to the radio is not something I particularly enjoy doing (I usually just listen to the music on my mp3 player or CD's most of the time because I can't stand all the commercials on the radio) and wow! I must say that I am pretty impressed with the quality of the signal on the HD radio stations. Another thing I really like about this product is all of the features it has and the ability to fine-tune your music just how you like it with the 7-band equalizer. I've just recently come to appreciate the preset equalizer settings as well as they do a fine job at bringing out particular aspects of different genres of music! Overall a great buy for anyone wanting a high-quality HD radio tuner with many extras (i.e. USB port and auxiliary input on the face of the head unit and ability to change the color of the display to just about every color imaginable!) ! Would definitely recommend to a friend. In fact, I already have! I've had two of my close friends buy an incredibly similar but slightly downgraded version of this same model from JVC and they've both absolutely loved them!
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matt from Jax, FL
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i've owned Alpine and Panasonic stereos in my car before, and had friends with eclipse and fusion stereos, by far, this is the most powerful and cleanest sounding head i've head in a while. the pre-amps are awesome and the EQ settings really let you tune the sound just right. i plan on getting an extra amp for my deck speakers, but really don't need it because this unit REALLY kicks the power up, and its clean power too.
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